A Moment In Song

Happy Thursday everyone.  Today they are unveiling a 100' by 40' mural of Prince in Minneapolis. My recovery is limiting my travel, but my heart is with my Purple Family. The 2022 Celebration is bound to be the most memorable yet. This is definitely a moment in the history of song. I love music. Any kind of music. Cleveland's own O'Jays made these lyrics famous over their 50 year career. My favorite rapper, Rakim, stated that " to me, MC means Move the Crowd". Music blares during special events, classes, lounges, nightclubs, schools and churches. Why is that? Well this "feel good" chemical is triggered when listening to music. Memories are made, cherished and remembered in an era or space in time. How does that work? Researchers have uncovered plenty of evidence for the benefits songs have on us. Many doctors are musicians in their own right, and incorporate music into their therapy/recovery plans. Doctors have found that social isolation is a cardiac risk factor. As we are surviving this pandemic, we are just now creating a new normalcy. Music helps by lowering blood pressure. The healing vibrations even stimulate the skin and the sensations felt. They even found that work performance is better when completing tasks and tests. Most of the studies centered on physical abiity and musical influences. Music affects the capacity and arousal of the muscles based on the speed and variance of the tempo. So no matter the genre of music you like (or don't like), do yourself a favor and add music to your daily routine. As we take a deeper dive into Black Music Month, you will discover that the lyrics, melodies, and arrangements can truly transform your environment. With social distancing, we need to keep our minds and bodies right. This will help ensure that we're living our best life. The purple life. So what kind of music do you listen to? How does it help you? What moments have you had to a certain song or melody? Please share your comments below. Thank you for reading this article  and supporting this blogspace. Stay safe and stay healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!